October 10, 2019: 7:45-9:15, ES MPR
Our October ES Parent Engage will begin with a Word Study workshop with guest consultant Fiona Hamilton (see description below). Then, there will be a PTA presentation on Intercultural Day and an opportunity to have all your questions about Intercultural Day answered.
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Word Study Workshop: Spelling & Vocabulary Development for Children with Fiona Hamilton
Would you like tips on ways you can help support your children’s spelling skills at home? Would you also like ideas about practical ways you can boost their vocabulary? Join Fiona Hamilton as she shares strategies and suggestions you can immediately put into practice at home.
In this interactive session, we will explore the following concepts:
Writing:
- Spelling: What do you do when your child asks “How do I spell…?”
Reading:
- Decoding: What do you do when your child can’t read a word?
- Comprehension: How do you guide children to understand the meaning of an unknown word?
Vocabulary:
- How might you boost your child’s growing vocabulary skills?
Critical thinking and developing learner agency:
- Involving your child in the process – not just telling them
Fiona Hamilton has worked internationally for 26 years after beginning her career in Australia. Fiona holds an MEd (administration) and an MEd (literacy) as well as Literacy Coaching certification. She has studied with Real Spelling and regularly co-presents with Pete Bowers of WordWorks. Throughout the 2019-2020 academic year, Fiona will be working with a group of ISB teachers to deepen their understanding of the teaching and learning of English orthography.